Egypt: Linseed Market 2025

Linseed Market Size in Egypt

In 2022, the Egyptian linseed market decreased by -9.3% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded resilient growth. Linseed consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Linseed Production in Egypt

In value terms, linseed production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 180%. Linseed production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of linseed in Egypt soared to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by 64% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 185%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average linseed yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of linseed were harvested in Egypt; dropping by -8.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to linseed production reached the maximum at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Linseed Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2022, overseas shipments of linseed increased by 115% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 661% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, linseed exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 1,899% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for linseed exports from Egypt, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, linseed exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X tons), fourfold. Tunisia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +33.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-12.2% per year) and Tunisia (+40.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for linseed exports from Egypt, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +27.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (-6.8% per year) and Tunisia (+49.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average linseed export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 163% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Greece ($X per ton) and Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Linseed Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, approx. X tons of linseed were imported into Egypt; dropping by -20.6% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, linseed imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +33.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest linseed supplier to Egypt, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, linseed imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-6.5% per year) and Belgium (+11.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of linseed to Egypt, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at +11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (-3.8% per year) and Belgium (+6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average linseed import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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